Just when you thought marketing folks couldn’t possibly create another compound word monstrosity, along comes MilesMoreFriends from Virgin flying club. This new program essentially offers bonuses… Continue Reading
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British Airways Taking Important Strides into the Online World
As of mid-February, British Airways has installed Connexion by Boeing in First, Club World and World Traveller class cabins on select flights for a three-month trial period. The technology allows broadband… Continue Reading
60 Seconds with frequent flyer lawyer Barry Roberts
Delta SkyMiles is being dragged into court by some former members who got caught trying to sell their miles. We cross-examine their attorney, Barry Roberts, to get the scoop. Continue Reading
InsideLook – Starwood Preferred Guest
Strange things are afoot at Starwood Preferred Guest. What affect will recent changes have? We take a look at this perennial Freddie favorite. Continue Reading
Changes to Starwood Preferred Guest
As of Jan. 1, Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints lost some of their value when the point-to-mile conversion rate to United Mileage Plus was changed from 1-to-1 to a 1-to-2. More than likely, the change… Continue Reading
LaQuinta Hooks Up with Southwest
LaQuinta Returns joins Southwest Rapid Rewards, the fourth airline partnership for the Texas-based hotel chain. Effective immediately, travelers who stay at participating LaQuinta hotels can opt to earn… Continue Reading
Diners Club: Have a Heart
Aside from giving husbands and boyfriends yet another gift-giving occasion to forget, Valentine’s Day has us all thinking about hearts. And Diners Club is offering you a chance to open yours. All… Continue Reading
Hyatt Increases Gold Passport Earning Options by Half
A reminder: Gold Passport members can now earn Gold Passport points at all Hawthorn Suites properties. Gold Passport has been around for 15 years, and Hawthorn Suites is its first hotel partner. Gold… Continue Reading
ShareAAMiles Winds Down; Hold on to Those Miles
Dec. 31 marked the end of American AAdvantage’s ShareAAMiles program, at least for a while. As we reported back in November, the program allowed AAdvantage members to transfer as many as 60,000… Continue Reading
Canadian Readers: Say Hello to Radisson
There’s still plenty of time to take advantage of a lucrative offer from Radisson and Aeroplan that rewards you with up to 5,000 miles for just five stays. Until March 31, you can earn 500 miles… Continue Reading